Kevin Durant’s arrival in Houston has shifted everything. After a breakthrough 2024–2025 where the Rockets finished as the No. 2 seed in the West, the front office didn’t just stand pat. They traded for Durant and center Clint Capela in the NBA’s record-setting seven-team deal. On top of that, Houston added veteran Dorian Finney-Smith to round out their young core.
And yet, so many questions remain. How will Durant integrate with the young core? Can this new-look squad maintain its efficiency? And will players like Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengün, and Jeff Green step up in bigger roles now that the spotlight is brighter? If the chemistry clicks, Houston is in line to make real noise in the West.
To help you watch the Houston Rockets through every twist and turn, I’ve created this complete guide to their TV schedule and viewing options.
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What channels have Houston Rockets games?
Most in-market Rockets games air on Space City Home Network (SCHN). The regional sports network broadcasts throughout southeast Texas, parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eastern New Mexico.
A handful of high-profile Rockets games will also air on national channels like ABC, ESPN, and NBC. Additionally, a new slate of games will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock.
If you’re outside SCHN’s broadcast region, NBA League Pass is your go-to service for watching out-of-market Rockets games. But blackout rules still apply to local and national broadcasts, depending on your location.
Want radio coverage? Locally, you can listen to Houston Rockets games on SportsTalk 790 KBME and NewsRadio 740 KTRH. Fans can also tune in to TUDN 93.3 FM for Spanish-language coverage throughout the season.
2025–2026 Houston Rockets TV schedule
Houston has raised its ceiling this season, aiming to solve last year’s playoff problem of a lack of scoring in pivotal moments. The core of this new-look team revolves around Durant, Alperen Sengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr., with veteran guard Fred VanVleet back on a two-year pact. Now, the big question is how quickly the team gels under Ime Udoka as they chase a deep playoff run.
With Durant’s late-game shotmaking and Clint Capela’s rim protection, the Rockets look much more balanced than a year ago. Add in Sengün’s playmaking from the pivot and Thompson’s two-way burst, and Houston has the pieces to climb the West standings again.
Scroll down for the full Rockets TV schedule with tip-off times and channel listings. The table covers every Space City Home Network game, as well as the marquee national windows.
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Preseason |
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| Atlanta Hawks | Monday, Oct. 6 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Utah Jazz | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBA League Pass |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | SCHN, ESPN2 |
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October |
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| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Detroit Pistons | Friday, Oct. 24 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Brooklyn Nets | Monday, Oct. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Toronto Raptors | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | SCHN, NBA League Pass |
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November |
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| At Boston Celtics | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBA League Pass |
| Dallas Mavericks | Monday, Nov. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Milwaukee Bucks | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 3:30 p.m. | SCHN |
| Washington Wizards | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Friday, Nov. 14 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Orlando Magic | Sunday, Nov. 16 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Cleveland Cavaliers | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Denver Nuggets | Friday, Nov. 21 | 9:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| At Phoenix Suns | Monday, Nov. 24 | 9:30 p.m. | Peacock |
| At Golden State Warriors | Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| At Utah Jazz | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 3:00 p.m. | SCHN |
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December |
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| At Utah Jazz | Monday, Dec. 1 | 9:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Sacramento Kings | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Phoenix Suns | Friday, Dec. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 8:30 p.m. | SCHN |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Thursday, Dec. 18 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Denver Nuggets | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 5:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBA TV |
| At Sacramento Kings | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 10:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Los Angeles Clippers | Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 11:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBC, Peacock |
| At Los Angeles Lakers | Thursday, Dec. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Saturday, Dec. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Indiana Pacers | Monday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
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January |
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| At Brooklyn Nets | Thursday, Jan. 1 | 6:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBA TV |
| At Dallas Mavericks | Saturday, Jan. 3 | 8:30 p.m. | SCHN |
| Phoenix Suns | Monday, Jan. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 10:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Portland Trail Blazers | Friday, Jan. 9 | 10:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Sacramento Kings | Sunday, Jan. 11 | 9:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Chicago Bulls | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Friday, Jan. 16 | 9:30 p.m. | SCHN, ESPN |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| San Antonio Spurs | Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBC, Peacock |
| At Philadelphia 76ers | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Detroit Pistons | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN, Amazon Prime Video |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Monday, Jan. 26 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| San Antonio Spurs | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 9:30 p.m. | SCHN, ESPN |
| At Atlanta Hawks | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Dallas Mavericks | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
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February |
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| At Indiana Pacers | Monday, Feb. 2 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN, Peacock |
| Boston Celtics | Wednesday, Feb. 4 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Charlotte Hornets | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Oklahoma City Thunder | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBA TV |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Charlotte Hornets | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At New York Knicks | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Utah Jazz | Monday, Feb. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | SCHN, Peacock |
| Sacramento Kings | Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Orlando Magic | Thursday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | SCHN, Amazon Prime Video |
| At Miami Heat | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 3:00 p.m. | SCHN, Amazon Prime Video |
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March |
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| At Washington Wizards | Monday, March 2 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Golden State Warriors | Thursday, March 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Friday, March 6 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At San Antonio Spurs | Sunday, March 8 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Toronto Raptors | Tuesday, March 10 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Denver Nuggets | Wednesday, March 11 | 10:00 p.m. | SCHN, ESPN |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Friday, March 13 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Monday, March 16 | 9:00 p.m. | SCHN, Peacock |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday, March 18 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Atlanta Hawks | Friday, March 20 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Miami Heat | Saturday, March 21 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Chicago Bulls | Monday, March 23 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Minnesota Timberwolves | Wednesday, March 25 | 9:30 p.m. | SCHN, ESPN |
| At Memphis Grizzlies | Friday, March 27 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At New Orleans Pelicans | Sunday, March 29 | 7:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| New York Knicks | Tuesday, March 31 | 8:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
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April |
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| Milwaukee Bucks | Wednesday, April 1 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Utah Jazz | Friday, April 3 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| At Golden State Warriors | Sunday, April 5 | 10:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| At Phoenix Suns | Tuesday, April 7 | 11:00 p.m. | SCHN, NBC, Peacock |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Thursday, April 9 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Friday, April 10 | 8:00 p.m. | SCHN |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday, April 12 | 8:30 p.m. | SCHN |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Houston Rockets
The NBA’s updated media deal has made catching every Houston Rockets game a bit more complex. To see the full season, you’ll need access to Amazon Prime Video and Peacock for their exclusive streaming matchups. Meanwhile, fans outside the Rockets’ TV market should grab NBA League Pass for out-of-market coverage.
If you’re an in-market fan, Space City Home Network is the regional broadcaster carrying most Rockets games, and it’s available through select cable and streaming partners. My pick for the best all-in-one service is Stream with DIRECTV, as it bundles the RSN with all the national channels like ESPN and ABC. It’s one of the pricier live TV packages, but you get unlimited DVR, a clean and reliable app, and plenty of extra channels for when the Rockets aren’t on.
Fubo is another strong alternative with SCHN access, but I prefer DIRECTV’s in-app experience. Just be aware that both services include a regional sports fee, which adds to the monthly cost.
How to watch the Houston Rockets for free
Your most reliable free option for catching some Rockets games is a digital antenna. This allows you to watch all nationally televised matchups that air on ABC and NBC at no cost. To see which stations you can pick up with an antenna, use the FCC’s Reception Map Tool or Antenna Direct’s TV Transmitter Locator.
Unfortunately, a digital antenna will not get you access to local Rockets games on Space City Home Network or national networks. That makes your next best option a free trial from a live TV streaming service, such as DIRECTV and Fubo. These services offer trial periods regularly, giving you the chance to watch some matchups for free.
How to watch the Houston Rockets FAQ
What’s the best streaming service for Houston Rockets games?
For in-market Houston Rockets fans, DIRECTV currently stands out because it carries Space City Home Network and includes national NBA channels. Fubo is another strong choice for sports-heavy households.
Can I watch the Houston Rockets outside of Texas?
Yes, but you won’t get Space City Home Network broadcasts outside of the local market due to regional blackout rules. You’ll need NBA League Pass to stream most out-of-market Rockets games. But nationally televised games are still available nationwide.
Who’s the head coach of the Houston Rockets?
As of the 2025–2026 season, the Rockets are coached by Ime Udoka, who’s entering his third year at the helm. Udoka has emphasized defense and player development while balancing a young core with veterans like Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet.
Why you should trust us
This Houston Rockets guide was developed by CableTV.com contributor Creshonda Smith, who specializes in sports media coverage and regional broadcast access. Her research covers everything from the NBA’s new media deal to local viewing options, ensuring fans know exactly where to tune in. This guide is built to help you watch with confidence, whether you’re streaming from Houston or following the team from afar.
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